The Nigerian government has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, calling for the restoration of constitutional rule after a group of army officials seized power in the West African nation.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the news of the takeover was received with β€œprofound dismay and deep concern.”

The ministry characterised the takeover as a clear breach of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Prot

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